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Rattlesnake Wash Hillside Rock Climbing

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Areas in Rattlesnake Wash Hillside

Alien Head Area 1 / 8 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 9

Leisure World 3 / 12 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 17

Stealth Pillar Area 1 / 5 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

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Elevation:	3,294 ft
GPS:	34.08884, -116.13822 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Temporary Closure in effect from April 3 to June 15, 2024 Details

Temporary Closure for Nesting Raptors
Date Posted: 4/4/2024
Due to the presence of nesting raptors, the following rock climbing areas are temporarily closed: Slatanic Area, Rattlesnake Buttress, Margaret Thatcher Spire, The Stepping Stones, The Bulkhead, The Dunce Cap, and Commissioner’s Buttress.

Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

The Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent's Compendium states that:
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock colored bolt hangers are allowed.

For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit:
nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…

Description

This is the hillside due east of the Rattlesnake Canyon Parking Lot. There are about a dozen climbs on the hillside up the hill right out of the Rattlesnake Parking lot.

There are more climbs on the hillside to the north - Leisure World, in the notch between hills Alien Head Area and high up on the hillside to the south - Stealth Pillar Area.

Getting There

Check the individual areas for more detailed parking information. lot for Rattlesnake Canyon.

All of the crags in the area require an uphill hike to access, but the views and seclusion are a good tradeoff.

32 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Rattlesnake Wash Hillside

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 5 ● Tammy Pentacost Sport Leisure World > Stadium
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 13 ● The Chick Magnet Sport Alien Head Area
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 7 ● The Neenee Sport Alien Head Area
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 12 ● Alien Head Sport Alien Head Area